Hail Swath Map Preview
The Hattiesburg, MS hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 2.50". There are 4 public hail reports, 4 public wind reports, and 6 nearby tornado reports listed for the December 9, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Hattiesburg, MS Hail Map
The December 9, 2023 hail swath map for Hattiesburg, MS covers approximately 617 square miles and includes an estimated 15,330 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 169 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 4,060 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 144 sq mi | 4,060 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 169 sq mi | 3,789 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 127 sq mi | 3,117 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 76 sq mi | 2,393 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 43 sq mi | 1,216 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 21 sq mi | 378 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 18 sq mi | 206 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 7 sq mi | 59 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 11 sq mi | 99 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 2 sq mi | 13 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Hattiesburg, MS Hail Swath Map
Inside the December 9, 2023 hail swath map area for Hattiesburg, MS, HailGeeks estimates 7,394 single-family homes, 92 townhomes, and 679 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 2,061 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 2,061 | 28 | 138 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 1,748 | 27 | 197 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 1,472 | 14 | 96 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,122 | 11 | 169 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 615 | 4 | 48 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 179 | 3 | 18 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 106 | 2 | 8 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 32 | 1 | 2 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 51 | 2 | 3 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the December 9, 2023 Hattiesburg, MS hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Hattiesburg, MS Hail Map
Hail from the December 9, 2023 storm was mapped across 11 counties in the Hattiesburg, MS region. Smith County, MS had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.50" with roughly 845 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Hattiesburg, MS Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 5 cities near Hattiesburg, MS. Bay Springs, MS had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 606 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the December 9, 2023 Hattiesburg, MS hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Hattiesburg, MS Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the December 9, 2023 Hattiesburg, MS hail map spans 19 ZIP codes. ZIP 39153 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 462.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the December 9, 2023 hail map for Hattiesburg, MS currently list 4 public hail reports, 4 public wind reports, and 6 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
December 9, 2023 4:10 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 NE Union | MS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
December 9, 2023 4:24 PM CT |
1.25 in | Merit | MS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
December 9, 2023 5:08 PM CT |
1.00 in | Shady Grove | MS | CR 503 and Shady Grove Rd. |
December 9, 2023 5:20 PM CT |
1.00 in | 2 S Raleigh | MS | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
December 9, 2023 5:40 PM CT | Bay Springs | MS | Emergency management reported a tree down near Bay Springs. | |
December 9, 2023 5:42 PM CT | 3 SSW Bay Springs | MS | A tree was blown down along County Road 9 south of Bay Springs. | |
December 9, 2023 9:21 PM CT | 3 WSW Cato | MS | Corrects type and time of previous tornado report from 3 WSW Cato. Several trees were blown down in Rankin County across St. Johns Road. | |
December 9, 2023 9:50 PM CT | 3 S Raleigh | MS | Corrects previous report from 3 S Raleigh. Social media post show a snapped tree near a home due to strong storms earlier this evening. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
December 9, 2023 9:17 PM CT | UNK | 2 S Piney Woods | MS | Multipe trees down across HWY 49 due to possible Tornado. |
December 9, 2023 9:18 PM CT | UNK | 1 SSE Piney Woods | MS | A weak tornado produced intermittent damage to trees and vegetation along a path extending from just north of Braxton to south of Puckett. The tornado tracked along the Rankin and Simpson county lines... moving south of due east. A cedar tree south of Puckett was felled onto power lines. The tornado dissipated near highway 541. Maximum winds were estimated to be 70 mph and the tornado track was about 14 miles. |
December 9, 2023 9:29 PM CT | UNK | 3 WSW Cato | MS | Emergency management reported several trees down in Rankin County across St. John due to possible tornado. |
December 9, 2023 9:31 PM CT | UNK | 3 SSW Puckett | MS | Numerous trees down along HWY 13 due to possible tornado. |
December 9, 2023 9:45 PM CT | UNK | 5 SE White Oak | MS | A brief tornado touched down near highway 540 in western Smith County. A couple of trees were downed along the highway as the tornado moved east... dissipating prior to reaching Raleigh. One home suffered generally minor damage due to a fallen Pine tree. Maximum winds were estimated at 75 mph and the tornado track was 3.7 miles. |
December 9, 2023 9:50 PM CT | UNK | 3 S Raleigh | MS | Social media post show a snapped tree due to a possible tornado. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the December 9, 2023 Hattiesburg, MS storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Hattiesburg, MS Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Hattiesburg, MS region as the December 9, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 27, 2023 through Dec 1, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.75", and the most recent map shown is from Dec 1, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Hattiesburg, MS
Not sure whether the December 9, 2023 Hattiesburg, MS hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Hattiesburg, MS region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
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